US Bridges

S.R. 741 over Holes Creek

Fair

Montgomery County, Ohio · 3.0 Mi. North of SR725 · Structure no. 5710472

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,078
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.R. 741 over Holes Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S.R. 741 over Holes Creek in Montgomery County, Ohio. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the Ohio average of 47.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 19,078 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,480 by 2035. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS.R. 741
CrossesHoles Creek
Location3.0 Mi. North of SR725
RouteState Highway 741
CountyMontgomery County
StateOhio
Coordinates39.68105, -84.22123
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,078 (2015)
Projected traffic26,480 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.R. 741 over Holes Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.R. 741 over Holes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does S.R. 741 over Holes Creek carry?

About 19,078 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S.R. 741 over Holes Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns S.R. 741 over Holes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.